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Viewing Album:  Ayer and the Surrounding Vicinity
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:12/28/2010 - 5/29/2023
Album Info:Compilation of visits to Ayer and vicinity over the years. Territory covered includes west to Gardner and east to the Chelmsford Wye. Note: for photos of the CNJ Heritage Unit's 09-11-13 visit to Ayer please see the following album: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/archiveThumbs.aspx?id=97133
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22K backs into the yard
Title:  22K backs into the yard
Description:  22K had a great lash-up with the Illinois Terminal Heritage unit leading two CN units.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:04 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
3rd and final shot of 22K backing into the Hill Yard
Title:  3rd and final shot of 22K backing into the Hill Yard
Description:  Now seen at the throat of the yard.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:08 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 1072(SD70ACe) CN 8943(SD70M-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
Bow coal train passing the old freight house/ model train shop.
Title:  Bow coal train passing the old freight house/ model train shop.
Description:  The building to left is long abandoned but was once a model train store. There is still an old Walthers sticker in one the windows.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:16 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  70   Comments: 1
Bow coal train passing the switch at the top of the Chelmsford Wye
Title:  Bow coal train passing the switch at the top of the Chelmsford Wye
Description:  It it taking a left for Bow, NH.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:23 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E) NS 7604(ES44DC)
Views:  120   Comments: 1
Close call!
Title:  Close call!
Description:  The Bow coal train comes way too close to a parked pickup truck.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:27 PM
Location:  Chelmsford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Headings toward New Hampshire
Title:  Headings toward New Hampshire
Description:  The Bow coal train is now heading north towards its destination in Bow.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:32 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
Threading through the trees
Title:  Threading through the trees
Description:  Bow coal train heading for NH.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:36 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  61   Comments: 0
NS 6938 leads the Bow coal train north
Title:  NS 6938 leads the Bow coal train north
Description:  About to cross Helena dr. Last shot of this chase.
Photo Date:  9/5/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:25:40 PM
Location:  Tyngsboro, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6938(SD60E)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Loaded coal approaching Snake Hill Rd
Title:  Loaded coal approaching Snake Hill Rd
Description:  With some fall color as well!
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:30:58 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 2
Loaded coal train passing 28N
Title:  Loaded coal train passing 28N
Description:  You would think this is NS but it's Pan Am. 28N was canned, presumably waiting to unload its Autroracks.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:04 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 8137(ES44AC) NS 2525(SD70) NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
Bow coal train lining up with 28N
Title:  Bow coal train lining up with 28N
Description:  28N was canned, presumably waiting to unload its Autoracks.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:08 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2) NS 8783(C40-9) NS 6651(SD60)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
NS 2732 leads the coal train through the Graniteville siding
Title:  NS 2732 leads the coal train through the Graniteville siding
Description:  The cars on the left had no power so I'm not sure which train it was.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:11 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Loaded coal and some fall foliage
Title:  Loaded coal and some fall foliage
Description:  I was hoping for more fall colors but as you can see there is not much. Location is the north end of Graniteville siding.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:15 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 2732(SD70M-2)
Views:  63   Comments: 1
Loaded coal passes under the rusty ex-B&M signals
Title:  Loaded coal passes under the rusty ex-B&M signals
Description:  Rusty, but still in use at the north end of the Graniteville siding.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:19 PM
Location:  Westford, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6942(SD60E)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Pumpkins in October!
Title:  Pumpkins in October!
Description:  After chasing the coal train for a bit I went back down to air and found 23K building its train with an awesome, seasonally appropriate lash-up. The photo was shot from the side of Sculley Rd.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:22 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5477(C44-9W)
Views:  107   Comments: 1
23K is now on the move west
Title:  23K is now on the move west
Description:  Approaching Walker rd. Signals in the background are CPF-CAMP.
Photo Date:  10/16/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:25 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 5477(C44-9W) BNSF 6822(ES44C4)
Views:  167   Comments: 1
22K rounds the curve
Title:  22K rounds the curve
Description:  Shot from the new Wachusett T station.
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:28 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 9157(C44-9W)
Views:  149   Comments: 1
NS 9157 leads 22K around the curve at the new Wachusett station
Title:  NS 9157 leads 22K around the curve at the new Wachusett station
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:32 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
Locomotives:  NS 9157(C44-9W) NS 9130(C44-9W) NS 9231(C44-9W)
Views:  230   Comments: 1
Westminster layover
Title:  Westminster layover
Description:  Built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:35 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Westminster layover bumpers
Title:  Westminster layover bumpers
Description:  Built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:38 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Grease pad at Westminster layover
Title:  Grease pad at Westminster layover
Description:  Probably the cleanest this will ever be! The yard was built as part of the expansion to Wachusett. The gates were wide open on a Sunday so my friend and I just drove in!
Photo Date:  11/6/2016  Upload Date: 5/15/2017 10:31:41 PM
Location:  Westminster, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  53   Comments: 0
23K rounds the bend
Title:  23K rounds the bend
Description:  With a relatively new ET44C4 leading the way.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:11 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3993(ET44C4)
Views:  168   Comments: 2
BNSF 3993 leads 23K west
Title:  BNSF 3993 leads 23K west
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:16 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Action
Locomotives:  BNSF 3993(ET44C4) NS 8143(ES44AC) NS 1143(SD70ACe)
Views:  185   Comments: 1
BFPO rounds the curve
Title:  BFPO rounds the curve
Description:  At Walker Road. BFPO haulds loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:24 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 3404(SD40-2) LTEX 8955(SD40-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
BFPO waits at the Ayer tower for clearance east
Title:  BFPO waits at the Ayer tower for clearance east
Description:  BFPO hauls loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:28 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  MEC 3404(SD40-2) LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 352(GP40) MEC 504(GP40-2LW)
Views:  294   Comments: 0
Another shot of BFPO waiting at Ayer
Title:  Another shot of BFPO waiting at Ayer
Description:  BFPO hauls loaded limestone slurry tank cars from Bellows Falls, VT to Portland, ME.
Photo Date:  12/26/2016  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 6:58:32 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  LTEX 8955(SD40-2) MEC 3404(SD40-2)
Views:  327   Comments: 2
First train of the day is FI-1
Title:  First train of the day is FI-1
Description:  Crawling on to the Heywood Branch after the conductor cleared the switch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:17 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  86   Comments: 1
FI-1 slowly enters the Heywood Branch
Title:  FI-1 slowly enters the Heywood Branch
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:20 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  81   Comments: 1
A high hood Geep leads FI-1
Title:  A high hood Geep leads FI-1
Description:  A couple other railfans can be seen enjoying the action. The train is entering the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:24 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  99   Comments: 2
FI-1 about to bust some snow
Title:  FI-1 about to bust some snow
Description:  The conductor can be seen flagging the Main St crossing on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:28 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  81   Comments: 1
Poof goes the snow bank!`
Title:  Poof goes the snow bank!`
Description:  Actually it was not very dramatic due to the slow speed of the train.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:31 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  75   Comments: 1
FI-1 pushes some snow across Main St
Title:  FI-1 pushes some snow across Main St
Description:  Train is on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:35 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  69   Comments: 2
FI-1 clears snow off the rails
Title:  FI-1 clears snow off the rails
Description:  Train is on the Heywood Branch.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:49 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 371(GP40)
Views:  85   Comments: 1
WOGR enters the yard
Title:  WOGR enters the yard
Description:  This was the main reason for us coming here: trying to catch some soon to be repainted P&W power.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:53 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4006(B40-8W)
Views:  105   Comments: 1
Two units leads WOGR into the yard
Title:  Two units leads WOGR into the yard
Description:  There was a third unit on the rear.
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:33:57 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4006(B40-8W) PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  101   Comments: 1
With all three units together, WOGR begins to switch the yard
Title:  With all three units together, WOGR begins to switch the yard
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:00 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8)
Views:  88   Comments: 2
WOGR brings a cut off the Pan Am siding
Title:  WOGR brings a cut off the Pan Am siding
Description: 
Photo Date:  1/2/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:34:03 PM
Location:  Gardner, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4002(B40-8) PW 4004(B40-8)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
MEC 7518 approaches with EDPO
Title:  MEC 7518 approaches with EDPO
Description:  We were on our way to East Deerfield and decided to briefly stop in Ayer. This rolled by within a few minutes of us arriving.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:14:46 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8)
Views:  343   Comments: 2
EDPO and the old B&M tower
Title:  EDPO and the old B&M tower
Description:  My first time seeing some of the "new" Pan AM C40-8's.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:15:17 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  MEC 7518(C40-8) MEC 7489(C40-8)
Views:  239   Comments: 1
Surprise on EDPO
Title:  Surprise on EDPO
Description:  An MBTA car coming back from rebuilding at Alstom in Hornell, NY.
Photo Date:  2/20/2017  Upload Date: 5/22/2017 9:16:00 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  209   Comments: 0
MBTA meets Freight
Title:  MBTA meets Freight
Description:  An outbound meets a freight entering the yard.
Photo Date:  5/21/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:37:49 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2037(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Action in Ayer
Title:  Action in Ayer
Description:  An inbound heads toward Boston as a freight enters the Hill Yard
Photo Date:  5/21/2017  Upload Date: 7/17/2017 9:38:35 PM
Location:  Ayer, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2037(MP40PH-3C)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
23K rounds the bend
Title:  23K rounds the bend
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:05:04 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6947(SD60E)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
NS 6947 leads 23K west
Title:  NS 6947 leads 23K west
Description:  We decided to try and beat him to Wachusett
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:05:23 PM
Location:  Shirley, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6947(SD60E)
Views:  79   Comments: 2
Not 23K...
Title:  Not 23K...
Description:  We headed to Wachusett to catch 23K and around the bend came not 23K, but MBTA outbound 1405.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:05:38 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2030(P32AC-DM)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Outbound 1405 comes off the main
Title:  Outbound 1405 comes off the main
Description:  Arriving at Wachusett station.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:05:56 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2030(P32AC-DM)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Close up of 2030
Title:  Close up of 2030
Description:  Arriving at Wachusett station.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:06:11 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2030(P32AC-DM)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Outbound 1405 passes under the signal bridge at Wachusett
Title:  Outbound 1405 passes under the signal bridge at Wachusett
Description:  These signals control the lead track and interlocking for the new Wachusett station.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:06:27 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2030(P32AC-DM)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
Outbound 1405 arrives on time at Wachusett
Title:  Outbound 1405 arrives on time at Wachusett
Description:  It won't head back inbound for almost another hour.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:06:42 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  MBTA 2030(P32AC-DM)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
Now 23K comes up the hill
Title:  Now 23K comes up the hill
Description:  He had to wait for an MBTA outbound to arrive at Wachusett.
Photo Date:  6/17/2017  Upload Date: 6/19/2017 10:06:58 PM
Location:  Fitchburg, MA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  NS 6947(SD60E)
Views:  73   Comments: 2

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